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	Overcooked This series of videos provides an introduction to British food. The culture people develop around food can reveal a lot about them, providing insights into their personality, values or beliefs.

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Tell Me about Christmas - Part 2

Wed, 15 Dec 10

Do you celebrate Christmas? How would you celebrate it? Besides Christmas trees, what other Christmas decorations do you know?

Watch this video to know more about the festive decorations and items you can find in the Christmas period.
Your rating: None (91 votes)

Tell Me about Christmas - Part 1

Thu, 25 Nov 10

Christmas has a long history and it has been celebrated by different people in many different ways. In the UK, having a special Christmas meal with family and friends is a very important custom for many.

Besides turkeys, what other traditional Christmas food do you know? In this video, get to know some of the traditionally served Christmas food in the UK, like mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas pudding, etc.
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Grandma's Trifle

Thu, 21 Oct 10

A trifle is a dessert dish made from thick (or often solidified) custard, fruit, sponge cake, fruit juice or, more recently, jelly (gelatin), and whipped cream.
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Election Breakfast

Wed, 29 Sep 10

The US election was held on November 4th 2008 with voters choosing between Democrat candidate Barack Obama and Republican John McCain.
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Penny Sweets

Mon, 31 May 10

In the 60s, 70s and 80s it was common for sweets to be sold individually in shops, each sweet costing a penny or two, hence the name penny sweets.

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The Fridge

Tue, 20 Apr 10

Lasagna (plural lasagne) is a dish made with alternate layers of pasta, cheese, and often ragù (a meat sauce) or tomato sauce.
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Tell Me about Christmas - Part 1

Thu, 25 Nov 10

Christmas has a long history and it has been celebrated by different people in many different ways. In the UK, having a special Christmas meal with family and friends is a very important custom for many.

Besides turkeys, what other traditional Christmas food do you know? In this video, get to know some of the traditionally served Christmas food in the UK, like mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas pudding, etc.
Your rating: None (59 votes)

Penny Sweets

Mon, 31 May 10

In the 60s, 70s and 80s it was common for sweets to be sold individually in shops, each sweet costing a penny or two, hence the name penny sweets.
Your rating: None (65 votes)

Beans on toast

Fri, 09 Apr 10

Beans, beans good for your heart. People in the UK eat over 90% of the world's tinned baked beans. Watch this video about baked beans and try the exercises.
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Tell Me about Christmas - Part 2

Wed, 15 Dec 10

Do you celebrate Christmas? How would you celebrate it? Besides Christmas trees, what other Christmas decorations do you know?

Watch this video to know more about the festive decorations and items you can find in the Christmas period.

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Your rating: None (65 votes)

Beans on toast

Fri, 09 Apr 10

Beans, beans good for your heart. People in the UK eat over 90% of the world's tinned baked beans. Watch this video about baked beans and try the exercises.
Your rating: None (69 votes)

Election Breakfast

Wed, 29 Sep 10

The US election was held on November 4th 2008 with voters choosing between Democrat candidate Barack Obama and Republican John McCain.
Your rating: None (87 votes)

Grandma's Trifle

Thu, 21 Oct 10

A trifle is a dessert dish made from thick (or often solidified) custard, fruit, sponge cake, fruit juice or, more recently, jelly (gelatin), and whipped cream.
Your rating: None (59 votes)

Penny Sweets

Mon, 31 May 10

In the 60s, 70s and 80s it was common for sweets to be sold individually in shops, each sweet costing a penny or two, hence the name penny sweets.
Your rating: None (91 votes)

Tell Me about Christmas - Part 1

Thu, 25 Nov 10

Christmas has a long history and it has been celebrated by different people in many different ways. In the UK, having a special Christmas meal with family and friends is a very important custom for many.

Besides turkeys, what other traditional Christmas food do you know? In this video, get to know some of the traditionally served Christmas food in the UK, like mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas pudding, etc.

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Beans on toast
Election Breakfast
Grandma's Trifle
Penny Sweets
Tell Me about Christmas - Part 1
Tell Me about Christmas - Part 2
The Fridge